Swiftech MCP655 on 3/8 id tubing

[vinsonnguyen]

Hey Linus,
i was wondering if 3/8 id tubing will fit on Swiftech MCP655

[Birk]

"MOST" water blocks have the same holes G1/4" if im not mistaken. You just get fittings to go from that to whatever tube you work.

Short answer is Yes.

[sswilson]

Originally Posted by Birk

"MOST" water blocks have the same holes G1/4" if im not mistaken. You just get fittings to go from that to whatever tube you work.

Short answer is Yes.

In this case you're unfortunately mistaken. The MCP655 has fixed 1/2" barbs which cannot be changed out without purchasing an aftermarket add-on.

[lowfat]

1. Boil a pot or kettle w/ water.
2. Fill a cup w/ the water.
3. Soak the end of the 3/8" tubing in the hot water for about a minute. Shake off excess water.
4. Place 3/8" tubing over the fixed 1/2" barb on the MCP655.

It is rather easy to do as long as the water is hot enough.

I've even been able to fit 3/8" tubing over 5/8" fittings (Eheim pump) w/ this method.

[Silent_Avenger]

Originally Posted by lowfat

1. Boil a pot or kettle w/ water.
2. Fill a cup w/ the water.
3. Soak the end of the 3/8" tubing in the hot water for about a minute. Shake off excess water.
4. Place 3/8" tubing over the fixed 1/2" barb on the MCP655.

It is rather easy to do as long as the water is hot enough.

I've even been able to fit 3/8" tubing over 5/8" fittings (Eheim pump) w/ this method.

Sounds like a pain to get off later on if you need to change out tubing or pump.

[Birk]

Originally Posted by sswilson

In this case you're unfortunately mistaken. The MCP655 has fixed 1/2" barbs which cannot be changed out without purchasing an aftermarket add-on.

oh damn haha. I do have the right idea though don't I? I've been reading up quite a bit on water cooling again before i invest in a loop for my new system.

[lowfat]

Originally Posted by Silent_Avenger

Sounds like a pain to get off later on if you need to change out tubing or pump.

I find tubing hard to get off barbs no matter if the tubing was stretched or not.

[sswilson]

Originally Posted by Birk

oh damn haha. I do have the right idea though don't I? I've been reading up quite a bit on water cooling again before i invest in a loop for my new system.

Yeah, in many cases the barbs are easy enough to switch out, but in the case of stock Swiftech pumps that doesn't work (their other main pump is a 3/8" fixed barb... ;) ). The DD pump I've got allows for standard barbs to be used which comes in handy if you're looking to use something with an angle.

[KaptCrunch]

Originally Posted by sswilson

The DD pump I've got allows for standard barbs to be used which comes in handy if you're looking to use something with an angle.

note: do not use a 90 on inlet of any pump on outlet is ok


lowfat is correct but use good hose

[Zer0]

My suggestion is to get an aftermarket top so you can screw in the correct sized barb or compression fitting.